Has heterodimeric alpha and beta chains. Only type in the family that is a dimer. Can only bind a ligand after it has been activated. Widely found and provides cell matrix interactions throughout the body.

Describe the Ig superfamily CAMs structure?

MadCAM has both Ig (immunoglobulin) and mucin qualities.

Which two of the CAM families like carbohydrates?

Mucin-like and Selectin.

What is LAD?

A disorder involving the CAM families. It is "leukocyte adhesion deficiency". There are two types.

LAD-1 and LAD-2

What is similar about LAD-1 and LAD-2? What distinguishes them from one another?